4 biodynamic spots in Penedes, editor-picked by Cork & Curve. All dietary guides in Penedes.
Pares Balta ★ 4.5
Pacs del Penedes · Masia Can Tutusaus s/n, 08796 Pacs del Penedes (Barcelona), Spain
The Cusine-Carol family farms the Pacs del Penedes estate organically and uses biodynamic methods including a horse-and-livestock farmyard, lunar calendar work and on-site preparation of biodynamic compost. The estate is certified organic by CCPAE. Biodynamic practice is documented on the producer website but Demeter or Biodyvin certification has not been confirmed for the Pares Balta home estate as of this research.
Tip: The Pares Balta visitor walk includes the farmyard livestock that are part of the biodynamic system; ask the host to show the compost preparation area.
Recaredo ★ 4.8
Sant Sadurni d'Anoia · Carrer Tamarit 10, 08770 Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, Barcelona, Spain
Recaredo farms its Sant Sadurni vineyards organically (CCPAE certified) and biodynamically (Demeter certified) on 50 hectares of estate vineyards. The producer's Turo d'en Mota single-vineyard Brut Nature Gran Reserva is produced from Demeter-certified Xarel-lo. Recaredo is a founding member of the Corpinnat producer association.
Tip: Recaredo's hand-disgorgement programme is one of the last at industrial scale; reserve the visit slot that includes the disgorgement demonstration.
Loxarel ★ 4.6
Vilobi del Penedes · Masia Can Mayol s/n, 08735 Vilobi del Penedes, Barcelona, Spain
Loxarel is a four-generation family producer at Masia Can Mayol in Vilobi del Penedes, certified organic by CCPAE and biodynamic by Demeter. The estate vinifies in concrete eggs, terracotta amphorae and large oak with no temperature control. The 109 Xarel-lo amphora bottling and the A Pel Xarel-lo Vermell are the signature releases.
Tip: Loxarel's amphora room is the highlight of the visit; the 109 amphora-aged Xarel-lo is the signature amphora bottling.
Mas Candi ★ 4.4
Avinyonet del Penedes · BV-2412 km 2, Les Gunyoles, 08793 Avinyonet del Penedes, Barcelona, Spain
Mas Candi is a small organic Corpinnat producer at Avinyonet del Penedes, certified organic by CCPAE and practising biodynamic methods on the home vineyards. The Cova Foradada Sumoll and Desig Xarel-lo are the signature still-wine bottlings. Demeter certification has not been confirmed on the Mas Candi home vineyards.
Tip: Mas Candi runs a small visitor programme; ask in advance whether the cellar visit is available, as the team is sometimes in the field.